Our address is 10901 County Rd. 117 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. From Denver head west on I-70 for ~3hrs to get to Glenwood Springs. From Grand Junction the drive is ~1hr along EB I-70. Once you reach the town of Glenwood Springs, Sunlight is a short 13 miles away. For more comprehensive directions, visit our website.

Sunlight works with various hotel partners and the Glenwood Hot Springs Resort to offer discounts on your hotel stay, the hot springs, and your lift tickets. For more information, check here.

This is only part of the Ski, Swim, Stay package. Sunlight only provides free lift passes for kiddos ages 5 and under. 

Sunlight has a rental, repair, and retail shop in downtown Glenwood Springs, as well as at the mountain resort. For many guests, it is more convenient to pick their gear up the night before at the downtown location. If you need multi-day rentals, seasonal rentals, and a wider selection of outdoor equipment, the downtown Glenwood Springs shop is a good choice.

You can email us at info@sunlightmtn.com or by calling (970) 945-7491 for general questions. Please be aware that from around the 2nd week of April – beginning of November, you may not receive a response from our winter departments such as ski school or snowmobiling. Please send an email to lessons@sunlightmtn.com, kids@sunlightmtn.com, or info@sunlightmtn.com for questions or reservations about ski school or snowmobiling. Someone will get back to you as it gets closer to the winter season.

Aspen Airport is the closest airport to Glenwood Springs, but due to more flight times etc., many choose to fly into Grand Junction or Denver.

Yes. Sunlight also operates a free shuttle at the end of the day on weekends which transports people to more distant lots.

During the winter only, check in with parking attendants for directions to designated parking spaces. Space is limited with a 2-night maximum stay, and is on a first come first serve basis.

Check out our ‘What to Wear’ page for more comprehensive suggestions, but at a minimum plan to bring winter gloves, snow pants, and a good winter jacket. It is also recommended that you have goggles or sunglasses and don’t forget the sunscreen.

It varies from year to year, but Sunlight typically opens during the first 2 weeks of December and closes the first part of April.

Sunlight has 3 lifts: Tercero which is our shortest lift which provides access to most of the beginner terrain. Our lift Primo accesses the top of the mountain and more advanced terrain. Segundo is a lift that accesses the west side of the mountain which offers a good mix of intermediate and advanced terrain.

Sunlight has a great variety of terrain for all skiers and snowboarders. In fact, Sunlight offers one of the steepest chair lift accessible runs in the state (the ‘Heathen’), as well as having a wide range of beginner terrain.

Tercero and Primo lifts start turning at 9am, but if you have purchased a powder pass, you could start your day at 8:30 when there is 4” or more of new snow before 7am. For Segundo, the start and close times do vary by the day. For more information, check here.

No. For the safety of your pet and other guests’, dogs are not allowed at Sunlight during the winter. Dogs are allowed during the summer but must always be leashed or in control. Sunlight reserves the right to refuse access to dog owners and their pets while on Sunlight property.

Sunlight does not currently have a tubing hill. There are areas at the base near the lodge to hang out, relax, and soak in all the area’s natural beauty.

There are a range of things to do in the summer including hiking and biking, as well as having one of the best disc golf courses in the state. Sunlight also hosts events and is considered to have one of the premier wedding venues in the area.

Yes. Sunlight offers corporate events, weddings, music festivals, and other events. Check out our event calendar for more information, or reach out with questions about Sunlight hosting your event at info@sunlightmtn.com.

Yes. It varies by department but please ask when you arrive. Thank you for your service.

Sunlight offers a large amount of beginner terrain, but it is recommended that you take a lesson if you are concerned about getting down the mountain.

Yes.

No.

Sunlight will accommodate refund requests on a case-by-case basis but generally we do not offer refunds.

Yes, but with restrictions. Contact our ticket office or guest services for more information.

Sunlight Mountain Resort allows skiing, snowboarding, and snow skating (if it has a secure attachment for the lifts) – currently our lifts are not equipped to accommodate snow bikes. All equipment must always be secured by a brake or a leash while riding the lifts and while on the mountain.

No. Our lifts are only available for those with a valid lift pass, and who have skis, a snowboard, or snow skate with secure bindings and a functional leash or brakes.